BRONZE DIABETES
\bɹˈɒnz da͡ɪ͡əbˈiːtiːz], \bɹˈɒnz daɪəbˈiːtiːz], \b_ɹ_ˈɒ_n_z d_aɪə_b_ˈiː_t_iː_z]\
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A disorder due to the deposition of hemosiderin in the parenchymal cells, causing tissue damage and dysfunction of the liver, pancreas, heart, and pituitary. Full development of the disease in women is restricted by menstruation, pregnancy, and lower dietary intake of iron. Acquired hemochromatosis may be the result of blood transfusions, excessive dietary iron, or secondary to other disease. Idiopathic or genetic hemochromatosis is an autosomal recessive disorder of metabolism associated with a gene tightly linked to the A locus of the HLA complex on chromosome 6. (From Dorland, 27th ed)
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hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.